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This Day in History: June 8
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West Point cadet killed in vehicle accident identified as exemplary wrestler from New Jersey studying law
The 22-year-old cadet killed on Thursday morning after a multi-vehicle accident near the U.S. Military Academy was identified on Friday as Christopher J. Morgan of West Orange, New Jersey. Source: Fox News - National West Point cadet killed in vehicle accident...
Detroit police investigating possible serial killer targeting sex workers arrest homeless man as 'person of interest'
Police in Detroit have arrested a “person of interest” Friday night in the case of a possible serial killer and rapist targeting sex workers in the east side of the city. Source: Fox News - National Detroit police investigating possible serial killer targeting sex...
California woman posed as social worker in bid to kidnap newborn, authorities say
A California woman who allegedly posed as a social worker to try to kidnap a 2-week-old baby surrendered to police Friday evening, authorities said. Source: Fox News - National California woman posed as social worker in bid to kidnap newborn, authorities say
Trade union holds up Silicon Valley residential project over potential threat to birds
A California trade union is seeking to block a major residential construction project in the heart of housing-starved Silicon Valley, claiming there will be a bloodbath of birds due to the proposed building's reflective windows. Source: Fox News - National Trade union...
Homeowner who grabbed rifle, fatally shot intruder won't be charged, authorities say
A Georgia homeowner who fatally shot a man caught breaking into his home will not be charged, according to a report. Source: Fox News - National Homeowner who grabbed rifle, fatally shot intruder won't be charged, authorities say
Marine or mermaid? Service member's photo shoot a joke for buddies deployed overseas, he says
A U.S. Marine stationed in Florida got a little risqué recently, posing as a mermaid in a professional photo shoot – all to raise the spirits of his buddies deployed overseas, according to reports. Source: Fox News - National Marine or mermaid? Service member's...
PG&E shuts power to some to lower wildfire risks
Pacific Gas & Electric warned Friday it might turn off electricity to thousands of customers in Northern California this weekend to reduce the risk of wildfires like the one sparked by power lines last year that killed 85 people and wiped out nearly 15,000 homes...
Shark attack victim, 17, undergoes 14 hours of hand surgery, doing 'extremely well'
A North Carolina high school student reportedly underwent 14 hours of reconstructive hand surgery Friday after being attacked by a shark last Sunday off the Atlantic Coast at Fort Macon State Park. Source: Fox News - National Shark attack victim, 17, undergoes 14...
Person of interest in custody in women's deaths in Detroit
Detroit police officers are checking abandoned houses for any additional victims of a possible serial killer. Source: Fox News - National Person of interest in custody in women's deaths in Detroit
Europe
6 of the best concert halls in Budapest
Budapest has proved a first-class sanctuary for music aficionados throughout the years, drawing some of the finest musicians from around the world. Source: CNN Europe 6 of the best concert halls in Budapest
The secrets of Hungary's Parliament building
Striking an imposing and impressive figure on the edge of the River Danube in the heart of Budapest, Hungary's Parliament building is one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival and Renaissance Revival architecture in the world today. Source: CNN Europe The secrets...
Suspect linked to Charlie Hebdo attackers in French custody
Source: CNN Europe Suspect linked to Charlie Hebdo attackers in French custody
EU steps up WTO action against China over technology transfers
The EU is stepping up its challenge in the World Trade Organisation to practices that force European companies to give up sensitive technology and know-how as a precondition for doing business in China. Source: European Business News EU steps up WTO action against...
Legislators sign off on major reform of EU electricity market
EU legislators agreed Wednesday to new electricity market rules to better integrate renewable energy, help consumers switch energy providers and end state subsidies to the most polluting coal power plants. Source: European Business News Legislators sign off on major...
EU states agree 30 pct cut in CO2 emissions from trucks by 2030
EU environment ministers adopted a 'common position' on future CO2 standards for trucks and buses Thursday afternoon, the first time the EU is setting CO2 emission reduction targets for heavy-duty vehicles. Source: European Business News EU states agree 30 pct cut in...
EU states agree 30 pct cut in CO2 emissions from trucks by 2030
EU environment ministers adopted a 'common position' on future CO2 standards for trucks and buses Thursday afternoon, the first time the EU is setting CO2 emission reduction targets for heavy-duty vehicles. Source: European Business News EU states agree 30 pct cut in...
A website has data responsibility for Facebook 'like' button: EU Court
A website's use of Facebook's 'Like' button, which processes users' personal data, makes the website jointly responsible for that stage of the data processing, says the EU top Court's Advocate General. Source: European Business News A website has data responsibility...
EU agrees single-use plastics ban to reduce marine litter
Provisional plans to ban single-use plastics, agreed Wednesday by the EU institutions, target products most often found on beaches such as plates, cutlery, straws and cotton buds, and abandoned fishing gear. Source: European Business News EU agrees single-use plastics...
Mainland Europe's oldest metro network
Just one meter below Budapest's UNESCO-protected Andrássy Avenue, yellow train carriages rattle into the busy platform at Oktogon Station. Source: CNN Europe Mainland Europe's oldest metro network
Asia
French finance minister Le Maire says necessary to preserve Renault-Nissan alliance
French finance minister Bruno Le Maire on Sunday said it was necessary to preserve the alliance between Renault SA and Japan's Nissan Motor Co Ltd, which he said has benefited the French automaker with synergies and technology. Source: Channel News Asia French finance...
China calls in foreign tech firms after Huawei sales ban – sources
China summoned global technology companies for talks last week following last month's U.S. ban on selling technology to China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd , two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday. Source: Channel News Asia China calls in foreign...
China calls in foreign tech firms after Huawei sales ban: sources
China summoned global technology companies for talks last week following last month's U.S. ban on selling technology to China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday. Source: Channel News Asia China calls in foreign...
Fear, anger as border guards tighten net in southern Mexico
Sitting inside a truck at a checkpoint near Mexico's southern border, a soldier is scrolling through images on a screen, looking for human forms hidden in cargo vehicles. Source: Channel News Asia Fear, anger as border guards tighten net in southern Mexico
India's Modi makes unscheduled stop at bombed Sri Lanka church
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday made an unscheduled stop at a Catholic church bombed during the Easter suicide attacks ahead of his official welcome to Sri Lanka. Source: Channel News Asia India's Modi makes unscheduled stop at bombed Sri Lanka church
G20 finance chiefs say trade row has 'intensified' but delete call for resolution
FUKUOKA, Japan: Group of 20 finance leaders said on Sunday (Jun 9) that trade and geopolitical tensions have "intensified" but failed to express a pressing need to resolve them, in a final draft communique that said global growth is likely to pick up. After rocky...
Tens of thousands rally in Hong Kong against China extradition bill
Thousands of people were gathering in Hong Kong on Sunday to protest against a proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be sent to China to face trial, with police bracing for the biggest march in the city in 15 years. Source: Channel News Asia Tens of...
Commentary: China has more influence as a rising superpower but not in all areas
Measuring Beijing’s influence shows mixed results for all the supposed diplomatic sway and billions spent on media, says the Lowy Institute’s Bonnie Bley. Source: Channel News Asia Commentary: China has more influence as a rising superpower but not in all areas
Sri Lanka MPs clash with president over Easter attacks probe
Sri Lanka's parliament warned President Maithripala Sirisena not to scuttle a controversial investigation into security lapses before the Easter suicide bombings, the Speaker's office said Sunday. Source: Channel News Asia Sri Lanka MPs clash with president over...
Tennis: Goolagong, Court lead the way as Australia lauds battling Barty
Evonne Goolagong Cawley led the way as Australia hailed their new Grand Slam tennis champion Ash Barty on Sunday after the proudly indigenous 23-year-old ended the country's 46-year wait for a French Open women's singles champion. Source: Channel News Asia Tennis:...